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French Alps

Speedys French Alps

The ultimate cyclists dream in the French Alps

Test yourself on the battleground of the world’s greatest race. Includes the newest paved climb in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, first introduced at the 2020 Tour de France and now rated the toughest climb in the French Alps.

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Join Daryn and the Speedy’s group on this magnificent ride across the French Alps.

Colombiere, Iseran, Telegraphe, Galibier, La Bonette, Col de la Loze, Granon, Alpe d’Huez… these are just a few of the iconic climbs that you’ll conquer as you cross the Alps from north to south.

We’ve prepared an epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits and introduce you to the majesty and wonder of road cycling’s most celebrated terrain.

Included in the itinerary is the newest paved road in the Alps, the massive Col de la Loze, which is now rated the most challenging climb in the French Alps!

Join us for memorable ride and great fun in this latest version of the Speedy’s European ride.


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Sergi and the Thomson's crew on our trip were simply amazing. It was an absolute pleasure to meet them and spend a fortnight together. Their ...

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As always Sergi and the entire Thomson team provided us with not only first class service but a really fun and spectacular trip! Thank you ...

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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Welcome to France! Hotel Carlina
02 La Clusaz to Morzine Hotel Petit Dru
03 Morzine to Le Grand Bornand Best Western Hotel Chalet Les Saytels
04 Le Grand Bornand to La Lechere Hotel Radiana
05 Col de la Loze Hotel Radiana
06 Valmorel Hotel Radiana
07 La Lechere to Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis Hotel Saint Charles
08 Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis to Alpe d'Huez Hotel Les Grandes Rousses
09 Rest day / optional ride Hotel Les Grandes Rousses
10 Vercors Loop Le Monetier
11 Le Monetier-les-Bains to Barcelonette Hotel La Grande Eperviere
12 Barcelonette to Valberg Hotel Le Chastellan
13 Valberg to Monaco Novotel Monte Carlo
14 Au Revoir!
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Welcome to France!

Your trip starts at Geneva Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the beautiful Alpine resort of La Clusaz.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up you’ll head out for your first ride in the French Alps.

Day 2

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La Clusaz to Morzine

Day 3

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Morzine to Le Grand Bornand

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Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
1 Col de la Croix Fry (from Thones) 01 90 7.3%
2 Col de la Colombiere (from Le Grand Bornand) 02 63 5.8%
HC Col de la Ramaz (from Mieussy) 02 99 7.1%
1 Col de Joux Plane (From Morzine) 03 84 7.3%
HC Col de Romme (from Cluses) 03 108 8.9%
1 Col de la Colombiere (from Le Reposoir) 03 90 8.6%
3 Col des Aravis (from La Clusaz) 04 49 5.9%
2 Col des Saisies (from Flumet) 04 68 5.6%
HC Col de la Loze (from Brides les Bains – via Meribel) 05 155 7.7%
HC Col de L’Iseran (from Bourg St Maurice) 07 119 4.6%
1 Col du Telegraphe (from St Michel de Maurienne) 08 94 7.3%
HC Col du Galibier (from Valloire) 08 112 6.8%
HC Col de Sarenne (from Mizoen) 08 100 7.4%
1 Col de la Machine (from St Jean en Royans) 10 96 7.5%
HC Col du Granon (from St Chaffrey) 11 131 9.1%
HC Col d’Izoard (from Briancon) 11 104 6.4%
HC Col de Vars (from Guillestre) 11 92 6%
HC Col de la Bonette (from Jausiers) 12 138 6.9%
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Carlina

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    Hotel Petit Dru

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    Best Western Hotel Chalet Les Saytels

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    Hotel Radiana

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    Hotel Saint Charles

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    Hotel Les Grandes Rousses

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    Le Monetier

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    Hotel La Grande Eperviere

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    Hotel Le Chastellan

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    Novotel Monte Carlo

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 14 days / 13 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Geneva Airport
    • Drop-off at Nice Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the rides arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 14 days / 13 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Geneva Airport
    • Drop-off at Nice Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the rides arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Geneva Airport

    9:00am

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    Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Nice Airport

    9:00am



    Speedys French Alps

    An epic, awe-inspiring challenge that will test your limits in cycling’s most celebrated terrain